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Coachella 2026 kicks off Friday, which means festival style will be back in full force for the springtime event. While fashion forecasts indicate style inspiration and themes from desert Western to futuristic takes on boho trends, WWD spoke with stylist Jasmine Caccamo for her expert opinion on what festival goers and fans can expect over the next two weekends.
According to Caccamo, whose clientele includes Olympic gold medalist Hilary Knight, Western and boho styles “make perfect sense when you think about Coachella as a space where fantasy meets functionality. Desert Western is the grounded layer, which is suede, fringe, worn-in boots…it’s very ‘I can survive the dust storm and look good doing it,'” Caccamo told WWD.
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“Futuristic Boho brings in that experimental edge, think sheer layers, metallics, unexpected silhouettes…so it doesn’t feel stuck in 2014 flower-crown territory.” Among new trends and style inspiration festival goers might embrace, showgirl-inspired looks, taking a cue from Taylor Swift’s most recent album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
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Showgirl styles could create “the high-glam moment with embellishment, sparkle, drama…because Coachella has always had that ‘main character in the desert’ energy,” Caccamo said. “So when you put it all together, it’s storytelling at its finest: rugged plus ethereal plus a little theatrical.”
To transform these aesthetic inspirations into tangible looks, Caccamo recommends striking a balance between the trend and apparel wearability. With desert Western styles, Caccamo recommends “a suede or lightweight leather jacket, a great broken-in boot, and either a micro short or relaxed denim. Then soften it with a tank or a delicate top so it doesn’t feel costume-y,” she said.
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To tap into futuristic boho style, it’s all about “metallic accessories, maybe a sculptural sunglass. It’s about playing with texture and light,” Caccamo said. And for a showgirl vibe, “I’d keep the sparkle but ground it, with a sequined mini or embellished top paired with something casual like a worn-in boot or oversize shirt.”
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Over the course of the last several years, Caccamo has seen a shift when it comes to Coachella style, especially with the advent of social media. “People are more intentional. There’s storytelling, there’s partnerships, there’s full looks planned out in advance. It’s less ‘I threw this on’ and more ‘this is a curated moment,'” she said. “But at its core, [Coachella is] still about freedom and self-expression but just a little more elevated now.”
As one of the first major events of the springtime season, Coachella can also serve as a general forecast for new trends. “What we’re seeing for 2026 is a big focus on texture and contrast: suede against sheer, metallic against natural fibers, structured pieces mixed with flow,” Caccamo said.
“There’s also a continued move toward versatility, pieces that can transition from day to night, heat to cooler evenings. And individuality is key. People aren’t dressing head-to-toe in one trend anymore, they’re mixing.”
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A fair few brands have capitalized on that intersection between Coachella trends and individuality, with Caccamo calling out Free People, Revolve and Rat & Boa as hubs for festival essentials.
“Each of these brands taps into a different facet of Coachella…boho, elevated, experiential or trend-forward. All of them understand that it’s not just about the clothes, it’s about the moment,” Caccamo said. “Because at Coachella, the outfit is the plan.”